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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

K8 JVEMOT history

K8 JVE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 119,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.

K8 JVE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2026
Mileage
119,170 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 JVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 JVE was last recorded at 119,170 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,754 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
416 miles
Average per year
5,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,170 miles
  • 2024 – 107,275 miles
  • 2023 – 107,181 miles
  • 2022 – 106,977 miles
  • 2021 – 102,989 miles
  • 2020 – 101,881 miles
  • 2019 – 96,480 miles
  • 2018 – 85,462 miles
  • 2016 – 75,912 miles
  • 2015 – 67,664 miles
  • 2014 – 61,800 miles
  • 2013 – 55,643 miles
  • 2012 – 50,371 miles
  • 2011 – 44,599 miles
  • 2010 – 37,306 miles
  • 2009 – 29,377 miles
  • 2008 – 21,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,170 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,170 miles (+416)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,170 miles
    Test number
    548746953120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail118,754 miles (+11,479)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,754 miles
    Test number
    446514710567
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass107,275 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,275 miles
    Test number
    237902133367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail107,268 miles (+33)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,268 miles
    Test number
    159199745347
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail107,235 miles (+54)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,235 miles
    Test number
    547391872569
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass107,181 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,181 miles
    Test number
    732802177405
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail107,181 miles (+204)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,181 miles
    Test number
    884978849489
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass106,977 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,977 miles
    Test number
    104188166636
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside, may require attention soon (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail106,976 miles (+3,987)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,976 miles
    Test number
    254541346017
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass102,989 miles (+1)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,989 miles
    Test number
    545573572207
    • AdvisoryBoth front macpherson strut upper bearings becoming stiff
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smearing windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s)(on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside trialing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. Fail102,988 miles (+1,107)1 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,988 miles
    Test number
    742544223014
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated and not allowing correct beam image to be projected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front macpherson strut upper bearings becoming stiff
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smearing windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s)(on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside trialing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. Pass101,881 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,881 miles
    Test number
    705274327153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail101,847 miles (+5,367)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,847 miles
    Test number
    229432395830
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass96,480 miles (+11,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,480 miles
    Test number
    487535224310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass85,462 miles (+9,550)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,462 miles
    Test number
    733854486684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,912 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,912 miles
    Test number
    144245515881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,440 miles (+7,776)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,440 miles
    Test number
    451285345067
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail67,664 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,664 miles
    Test number
    428588350407
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass67,669 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,669 miles
    Test number
    563877003861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,800 miles
    Test number
    147505094256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,800 miles (+6,157)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,800 miles
    Test number
    778225194218
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass55,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,643 miles
    Test number
    587526093210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,638 miles (+5,267)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,638 miles
    Test number
    328686393228
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  24. Pass50,371 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,371 miles
    Test number
    299744802346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,599 miles
    Test number
    185139991251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,599 miles (+7,293)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,599 miles
    Test number
    349359691421
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  27. Pass37,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,306 miles
    Test number
    913265490234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,304 miles (+7,927)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    750685790289
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass29,377 miles (+7,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,377 miles
    Test number
    171522699259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  30. Pass21,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,879 miles
    Test number
    134505598288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K8 JVE

Does K8 JVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 JVE expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 JVE?
The MOT on K8 JVE expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 JVE done?
K8 JVE was recorded at 119,170 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 5,917 miles a year.
Has K8 JVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 JVE has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 JVE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K8 JVE find?
K8 JVE passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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